Teacher Assistant

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. is seeking motivated professionals that are passionate about early childhood education. We are hiring for one position for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Teacher Assistant role assists the Head Start Teacher to implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children. As well as promoting the involvement of the families of children in the assigned program and center. This role works 10 months in a year, furloughed when classrooms are closed for Spring Break, Summer break, Thanksgiving break, and Christmas break. During the furlough time employees are able and encouraged to draw unemployment. 

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (eligible after 60-day probationary period)


• Basic Life Insurance (eligible after 60-day probationary period)


• AirEvac Family Membership (eligible after 90-day probationary period)


• Accrual of paid sick leave (eligible after 90-day probationary period)


• participation in the 403b retirement plan (eligible after a 3-month probationary period)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Teacher in carrying out the daily lesson plan and appropriate center activities.


• Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment and provide for children’s feeling of security away from
  


• Work closely with Center Assistants and Coordinators to ensure developmental tasks are completed per ECLKC and OHS requirements.


• Work closely with Family Development Workers to ensure family needs are met.


• Work closely with Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities Coordinators to ensure children are screened, needs identified and met, if applicable.


• Work closely with Nutrition Specialists & Coordinators to ensure healthy practices.


• Assists with the recruitment of volunteers and future clients for service.


• Attends family meetings as needed.


• Work with Coordinators to ensure In-Kind requirements are met.


• Mandated reporter of suspected cases of Child Abuse and Neglect.

We expect qualified candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in a teaching environment or with low-income families. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic knowledge of computer operation and software. They must have an active and unhindered Driver’s License with personal reliable transportation. Successfully pass Criminal Background including FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment checks.

During the first year of employment, you will be required to obtain CDA and CPR, provided by the agency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent lifting (able to lift up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping movements within the classroom. Agility to move around classroom furniture and materials. Occasional driving to trainings.